As luck would have it

So we balloted for Sale of Balance Flats (May 2013) and my chances were 1 in 20. As rare as the mathematical odds were placed before us, we largely anticipated not to stand any reasonable chance at all. Finally, the result arrived via email:


Unfortunately, as your balloted queue position has far exceeded the flat supply, we regret to inform that your application has not been successful.
 
You may like to know that the bulk of our flat supply is sold through the Build-To-Order (BTO) exercises. Hence, we would welcome you to participate in the next BTO exercise in Jul 2013. You may visit our HDB InfoWEB at www.hdb.gov.sg for the details. We wish you all the best in your journey in buying a home.


THANK YOU VERY MUCH, HDB!

Better luck next time. (Question is: how many times?)

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Anyway, I've always wondered why some people are just born 'luckier' than others? For example, you may have heard of people who always tio 4D/Toto, or enjoy unbelievable streaks of luck at poker or mahjong? How is luck bestowed upon us? How are we blessed with any amount of luck? Is our luck factor determined at birth or can be granted upon? Interesting...

P/S: I bidded for SPH Reit IPO and wasn't allocated any. Pffffft.

PP/S: I never win any lucky draw.